Features in issue 2448

Music in our message

by PN staff

In the US young antimilitarist are producing a magazine called AWOL, with a focus on hip-hop and radical culture.

Creating a culture of peace: one less weapon at a time

by Theresa Wolfwood

During the G8 meeting in Canada, Theresa Wolfwood met and talked with former child soldier Albino Forquilha, coordinator of the Mozambican Transforming Arms into Ploughshares project. Their conclusion? Maintaining a culture of peace requires an economic solution.

Open medium, global outreach

by Daniel Sewe

The Independent Media Centre network, also known as "Indymedia", is a global network of open, democratic and uncensored spaces on the web, where anyone can share their opinions and experiences. They are run entirely by volunteers, and the network now comprises almost 90 Independent Media Centres (IMCs) all over the world. Daniel Sewe takes a closer look.

"Art is not a mirror to reflect reality, but a hammer with which to shape it"

by Gareth Evans

In this introduction to the issue's thematic section, Gareth Evans takes stock of the ideas and practice of current cultural resistance and suggests that, while much of it may emanate from the street (or equivalent), it can also help to build networks for long-term change.